MLB fans react to Jesse Winker's ejection after he was given an automatic strike for not being in the box: "What are we even doing here?"

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jesse Winker had his day end early on Saturday. He was ejected in the eighth inning for arguing with the home plate umpire after he struck out.Winker was given an automatic strike as the umpire deemed he wasn't in the box and ready to go at the eight-second mark. While that may be true, pitcher Ryan Thompson wasn't even on the rubber during that time.Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaJesse Winker was given an automatic strike for not being in the batter's box even though Ryan Thompson was not on the moundHe struck out and was ejected after the at-bat75348Jesse Winker was given an automatic strike for not being in the batter's box even though Ryan Thompson was not on the moundHe struck out and was ejected after the at-bat https://t.co/7pV2IDDRLoIt was truly a bizarre moment, leaving Winker with a bad taste in his mouth. He gave it to the home plate umpire right after he struck out and was quickly tossed out.While the pitch clock was put in place to speed up the game, it does the exact opposite in situations like this. Players are starting to cross that grey area within the rules, trying to gain an advantage.Situations like this are the last thing MLB fans want to see. Fans of other sports don't have to deal with the issues baseball fans are dealing with this year when it comes to the new rules.&quot;What are we even doing here?&quot;Warehouse Rob@Rob_JMWarehouse@JomboyMedia What are we even doing here1@JomboyMedia What are we even doing here&quot;MLB needs to address this situation.&quot;Adam E. Moreira@AdamEMoreira1@JomboyMedia MLB needs to address this situation.@JomboyMedia MLB needs to address this situation.WittyMoniker@pyhtila79@JomboyMedia Ridiculous@JomboyMedia Ridiculous🇺🇸Anthony🇺🇸@Anthony19777778@JomboyMedia The umps have been god awful all year2@JomboyMedia The umps have been god awful all yearTodd@ToddEdwards81@JomboyMedia Clown show@JomboyMedia Clown showLT@heyLukeT@JomboyMedia Get rid of pitch clock@JomboyMedia Get rid of pitch clockJohn Seigle@SeigS_@JomboyMedia How many hitters are going to fall into this trap? Just be ready@JomboyMedia How many hitters are going to fall into this trap? Just be readyScott Golonka 🇺🇦@scottdg@JomboyMedia @TalkinBaseball_ The pitch clock is a joke.1@JomboyMedia @TalkinBaseball_ The pitch clock is a joke.Kyle weaver@Kylewea1932@JomboyMedia Ump show !!!@JomboyMedia Ump show !!!Fans have been wary of the new pitch clock since it was introduced. Situations like this only strengthen their argument for it to get out of the sport.MLB needs to get a handle on these rulesTampa Bay Rays v Baltimore OriolesMLB players have been doing their best to find all the advantages they can with these new rules, and can you blame them? That's what being a competitor is all about.Rob Manfred can't let them cross these grey lines all season long. There needs to be clear guidelines. The league recently sent out a memo to all baseball teams warning hitters not to try and gain an advantage with the pitch timer. If an umpired deemed a batter was trying to gain an advantage, they would be given an automatic strike.While these rules were tested in the minor leagues, they weren't tested enough. There are too many grey areas that nobody understands. These need to be cleaned up before it gets too late.

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